At university, everyone talks about finding your passion, as if it’s a clean, color-coded path. But in reality, it’s complicated and nonlinear – it doesn’t announce itself with a neon sign. Yet learning how to pursue what you truly enjoy, especially in a world obsessed with productivity, may be one of the most powerful skills you build during these years.
We tend to imagine passion as a single moment of revelation, but research and real life both suggest otherwise. Passion grows through exploration and trial and error, and the art comes from noticing what energizes you, then choosing to nurture it with time, attention, and practice.
University isn’t just about career prep. It’s a rare moment in life when you can experiment wildly. This is why doing what you love is so important for many reasons. First, pursuing what you love teaches you who you are, what you stand for, and what you want your life to feel like. Also, when you’re passionate about something, you’re more willing to push through challenges and uncertainty. And finally, doing what you love actually lowers stress and boosts confidence, turning your life into something richer than just deadlines.
This is why you should pursue the thing that takes up space in your mind, as the art of pursuing passion will lead you to learn about yourself.